Destiney Deschenes has been appointed COO of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky., part of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health.
Ms. Deschenes most recently served as COO of Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Va., part of Marriottsville, Md.-based Bon Secours, according to a July 16 hospital news release. She oversaw cardiovascular service lines, imaging, environmental services and $50 million in construction projects.
Additionally, Corey Clarke, BSN, RN, was promoted to assistant vice president of operations of Lake Cumberland Regional. He previously served as senior director of emergency services.
Tim Lessing has been named interim CFO. He brings 35 years of healthcare experience to the role, including in CEO, COO and CFO roles.
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